A nurse caring for a complex medical client has been categorizing data as important or not important in an attempt to promote an optimal outcome for the client. The nurse is using:
a. breadth c. clarity
b. logic d. depth
B
Logic is categorizing data as important or not important to promote optimal outcomes. In other words, the data fits together to support a logical conclusion.
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a. hospitalization of a suicidal client. b. referral of a formerly suicidal client to a support group. c. advocating laws to require trigger locks on all firearms. d. suicide precautions for 24 hours for newly admitted clients.
A major advantage of nonpharmacologic pain management is that:
a. a more rapid labor is likely. b. more complete pain relief is possible. c. the woman remains fully alert at all times. d. there are no side effects or risks to the fetus.
After suffering a massive cerebral hemorrhage, a client of Native American descent is not expected to survive. The family arrives at the hospital and report to the nurse that they observe most of their religious and cultural traditions
Which of the following interventions by the nursing staff would be most appropriate? 1. Offer the family a private room to sit together 2. Discourage the family from sitting with their loved one prior to death 3. Discuss the possibility of transferring the client home for the death 4. Encourage the family to assist in the care of the dying client
A nurse teaches a health education class for second graders in a rural community. What should the nurse teach the children to help reduce their risk of acquiring helminthiasis?
a. "Do not share hair combs and brushes with your friends." b. "You should only drink milk that is very cool." c. "Wash your hands after going to the restroom and before eating." d. "You should never chew on a pencil."